Green Travel in Austria
Sustainability and Ecology
Feel good in nature
We live and love sustainability and have done so for decades. We believe in a better world. Since 20 years we have been certified according to the criteria of GREEN BRAND. Experts confirm with facts and figures what our daily doing us means.
Practising sustainability is close to our hearts. Treat yourself to time for yourself with 100% slow-food organic cuisine – whether it’s for a wellness break in Europe’s first BIO | ORGANIC | SPA or for a creative meeting in one of Austria’s top 20 seminar hotels. This paradise can be found in the middle of the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park, surrounded by 12 hectares of organic fruit orchards.
Green facts. Green future.
The hotel’s agriculture has been certified organic for over 30 years, and the kitchen has also been working to the highest organic standards for 20 years. With 40 electric charging stations, its own photovoltaic system and 15 rainwater cisterns that save 5 million litres of water a year, the RETTER Bio-Natur-Resort Hotel is committed to the sustainable use of energy and resources. Modern control technology, ventilation systems with heat recovery, a biomass heating plant and component activation all contribute to energy efficiency.
As a member of ‘Enkeltaugliches Österreich’ (Austria Fit for Grandchildren) and ‘Slow-Food Österreich’ (Austria Slow-Food) as well as a winner of the Trigos and Hermes Awards and a bearer of the Styrian coat of arms, the hotel is a pioneer in sustainability. In addition, the Hotel RETTER is a leading member of the ‘United against Waste’ initiative.
We are making the world greener
Low-temperature and Biomass heating system
Wood chips provide cosy warmth. An optimized energy concept, ceiling air conditioning and heating, helps us to cut our carbon emission by 1 million kgs per year.
Energy Efficiency and Fresh Air
All doors and windows are equipped with sensors which prevent unnessesary cooling or heating. All seminar rooms have CO2 sensors and guarantee a constant supply
of fresh air.
Domed Rooflights, Solar Lights und LED Lamps
Light-flooded seminar rooms and an easy to operate control and visualisation technology reduce our energy use.
Rainwater System
We flush our toilets and water our gardens with rainwater. Due to this measures we save 3 mio. litres of drinking water each year.
Retter Water turnes into „Water for Romania“
Instead of transporting mineral water from far away, we drink our own spring water directly from the Masenberg. This saves unnecessary transport costs and emissions as well as the purchase of goods. We donate the net proceeds to the ÖLRG Kinderhilfe (Austrian Life Saving Society), which supports children living in poverty in Romania.
Organically certified Food
Our orchards around the hotel are organically certified since 1992. Our goal is to cook for our guests only with organically certified food from our region.
Styrian solid Wood
In our 116 Nature Park rooms you will only find the best, that nature has to offer. Enjoy cosy solid wood funiture, pure wool floors, sheepskin carpets, high-quality sleeping systems and power activation.
Wellness area BIO | ORGANIC | SPA
Natural materials such as clay, glass and wood and the view of the apple tree crowns provide a desire to consciously enjoy the moment. This authentic place will empower you with new energy.
40 electric vehicle charging stations
During your stay at Retter Bio-Natur-Resort, all e-car owners receive free electricity from the charging socket. There are 10 electric charging stations around the hotel.
Green Globe Certification
The resort is officially certified as a Carbon-Friendly Hotel. In 2024, Retter Bio-Nature-Resort was successfully awarded exceptional scores once again by the Austrian Ecolabel with a rating of 260%, and Green Globe Certification with the hotel receiving an outstanding high compliance score of 97 %.
